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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

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Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
Frances Wonderful New Rifle.

ltrom the Evening Post
 The Lefiel rifle, the new arm with which the French infantry will be supplied before next spring, is, according to all accounts, wonder, and several models of the gun which have been received here have excited great interest. The new rife is known by the name of it's inventor, Lefiel, and is smaller and lighter than the rifles now in use; the French soldiers call it ''the little gun" The most authentic descriptions given to the gun agree in attributing to it a carrying power beyond that of any rifle heretofore in use. The models received in New York are not known to be accurate copies of the Lebel gun, and experiments with them are impossible, owing to the fact that the powder used is a secret compound of which the French Govern D. ment has the monopoly.
 According to all accounts the Lebel gun, will carry it's bullet more than mile and a half, and with 8 more certain aim than has been possible with ordinary rifles. The bore of the gun is very small, and the ball, which is of steel and sharply pointed at one end, is said to reVolVe at speed of thousand revolutions second. In the tests made by the French Government this bullet has pene- trated a brick wall eight inches thick at 8 distance of 300 yards, it will go through any kind of armor which can be worn by soldiers, and at distance of more than a mile will pass through man as easily at ten paces. The gun has no recoil under fire, and the powder gives out no smoke what ever. It has been said that the powder used must be type of smokeless hunting powder already in the market; but this is denied by the inventor, who says that he uses an entirely new compound. The Lebel gun is, of course, a repeater, and the cartridges are so small that each soldier carries 220 rounds of ammunition, as against e16 rounds, formerly considered the maximum.
 The French Government is now making these guns at the rate of 800 a day at Saint-Etienne, and is preparing to turn out double that number. Four factorIes, those at Chatellerault, Tulle, and Saint-Etienne, will soon be at work upon them.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
Thursday, July 2s, 1887.
HIGGINS AGAIN.

Some time ago, when it was cooler than it is now. .and when some people really believed that the President was in earnest when he said, Public office is a public trust," Hig- gins became conspicuous. He was made appointment clerk in the treasury departs ment, not to show that public office is a public trust. but in accordance with that noble old idea 'sTo the victors belong the spoils." He had 'pull' and his "pulp' was powerful. The mugwumps were grieVed by his success and were astonished to see the President acting like one of the abhorred politicians. But Higgins and his packer held calmly on their way and the country gradu- ally got accustomed to Higgins.
 But there has been a change. Higgins is again conspicuous. He and his gang showed their efficiency in the primaries in Baltimore recently. Of the election officers chosen by them it appears that 3S were men who had been presented or indicted for crime; that more than 200 of them were registered under names different from those assigned to them in the directory or advertised by the super visors; that 29 of them were office holders or public employees, who were disqualified by law; that 15 of them had been dismissed from various city offices for bad conduct; that F of them were not registered voters, and that 38 who were appointed as Republi- cans were notoriously Democrats of bad re- pute. But they did the work they were set to do, and did it in way entirely satisfac- tory to Higgins. Since their success Higgins has gloried in it, indicating his utter con tempt of civil service reform and civil service reformers.
 The President was once civil service re- former, and would doubtless like to have the ciYil service refarmers now think that he is still with then. But Higgins has put him in a tight place. The Civil Service Reform as sociation of Baltimore has decided to present to the President formal charges against Hig- gins and some other federal officeholders who have openly disobeyed in Baltimore the Civil Service law and the executive order forbid- ding the interference of government officers with politics. Their offence will be fcalled to his attention," unlike similar offences which he has said have not been called to his attention. And abundant proof will be of fered. The course of the President in this IuaCG0T WILL D0 6aS0T1S 1OOhoO 1OA OJ IAO OAf1I Service Reformers, by the Repu blicans, and by the Democrats who believe that Civil Service Reform is the most disgusting hum bug of this or any other age. If he discharges Higgins he will have to meet the scorn and anger of Senator German, Higgins and all the other efficient Democratic workers. If he does nothing he can hardly escape losing the of oonGdino wump. AS election time approaches the President is finding it harder and harder to ride two horses.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

them as an escort. It is somewhat amusing to see party of ladies who never rode be- fore start out. After they are seated the es- cort will give each machine start, and the party will glide away for few yards, when one of the ladies will forget that it is neces- sary for her to keep her feet moving, and she will strike "dead center' and stop. After vainly trying to move ahead she will give a cry for help. The escort dismounts and gives the distressed lady another start Mean while the other ladies of the party all stop to see what the trouble is, and the escort has to go the round of all the tricycles, giving each push. This operation he may have to repeat three or four times before the party has gone quarter of mile, and by that time the lady riders will have learned to keep in motion. One can learn very soon to propel tricycle. with ease and grace.
 A novelty promised for this fall is bicy- ele for lady riders. There are several fair riders in this city ready to take to this lady bicycle when it comes. It will be so ar ranged that lady who will learn to ride it can do so with as much grace and propriety as she could ride a tricycle.. It will be 8 modification of the Rover type of bicycle for gentlemen, with the backbone or frame curved downward like the letter between the saddle there will be no obstruction in the way of her dress between her feet and the saddle. "The only trouble" said the dealer. twill be in mounting. Ladies who ride will have to have gentlemen with them to assist in mounting" When the velocipede came out early in the century machines with the U shaped backbone were constructed for and used by the great grandmothers of the pres ent race of tricyc1ers
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
Prevailing FancIes In JeweIry


 Clusters in colored combination lead the fall style in ladies' rings.
 It is predicted that ruby and emerald will be the favorite gems this season.
 Chaste designs in hair pins decorated with diamonds and rubies are very popular.
 A very handsome and fashionable ring is good sized turquoise surrounded with fine brilliants
 A bracelet with semi circle of diamonds or hyaeinths imbedded in it leads among the fashionables.
 A band of inverted coffee beans in pink, yellow and green gold and platina consti- ute one of the most dainty bracelets to be found
 It adds to the beauty of the decided yell low fancy -colored diamonds mounted in brilliants to have the shank set with bril- iants.
 A choice style of bracelet is composed of square checks of pink and yellow gold and platina, and ornamented with rubies and dia- monds.
 One of the prettiest lace pins of the season is white enameled representing a tea rose, with diamond center in old gold setting.
 In lapies' rings the latest fad is to wear the four combination stones on the same finger. They are set in four rings alter nately-ruby, sapphire, diamond and emer- ald In gentlemen's rings are seen a ruby set in two diamonds, a sapphire set in two dia- monks, a cats eye set in two diamonds. A snake with diamond and sapphire setting and monogram rings will be very much worn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
EW HAVEN CONN., THURSDAY MORNING. JULY 2s 1887.

hold as if he had been a hospital nurse, going always where the danger was greatest, sit ting by the beds of the sick, administering their medicines, rubbing them with spirit when the chill came, giving food, advice or money as they were wanted, sometimes sympathizing, sometimes laughing and jest ing to keep up. their hearts, until others came forward to help, just for shame. And in the evening, when he went to rest tired out, and his servants came about to change his clothes and fumigate him, he used to smile at their anxieties, and then raise his eyes to heaven as if to say: ''There is where my safety comes from" Of course all this did not suit every one, and there was some talk of passing a law to prevent sovereigns from risking their lives; but Humbert said if they did he should be the first to break it, and as every one knew he would keep his word there was no more said about it.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
The Choice of Thousands.

Is found among our suits. They have never been in better repute than today. AS we make our own clothing we know how and of what it is made and can answer for both.
 Our Cassimere and Cheviot suits have at traction for all wearers. They include the stripes and checks worn everywhere and by everyone, because they answer for business and pleasure, and preserve themselves by virtue of the proper combination of cloth and manufacture. They are made to sell, but that's not all. They are made to wear, to stand by. The colors are light, dark and medium shades to satisfy all tastes. Neat, cool and durable.
 Prince Albert Suits are standard dress. Three styles and special style for portly men. They are finely finished. Boys Suits may be found in all styles and prices. A large number of economical suits adapted to vacation uses. They should not be passed by.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

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 Digestive Disorders.
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 Sold wholesale by Talcott. Frisbie & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
Lace and Muslin Caps.

Now is the time to buy Children's Lace and Muslin Caps. All our stock marked way down. You can buy Caps for l9c, 25c, BIC, 50c, 75c and $1, that were formerly 35c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2. AS we have only small lots of some styles, we would advise you to make selections at once and secure the best values.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

It is rather interesting to read in the Med ical Journal that |" the child cried for about ten minutes after it's death"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28


 was clearer indication of public sentiment than that if there is to be dark horse at all, it will be the of Abraham Linco!n.'
 Up to July 23d the Tribune fresh air fund amounted to $16, ,371.79. AS three dollars will give child two weeks in the country, this amount represents 5,457 children who have been or will be benefited by this charity from present contributions It is good work.
 The effort to produce an improved form of checks and drafts, particularly as regards the position of amounts and numbers, and to make it general throughout the country de- serves support. The abandonment of lathe and line work as background for amounts is also sought, as well as the discontinuance of the use of perforatoIs and rougheuers on the spot where the amounts are expressed in figures. These changes are intended to facilitate the work of clerks and accountants.
 Though the prosecution of the Philadelphia merchants who were responsible for the chrome-yellow buns that caused such whole- sale poisoning seems to have failed for tech nical reasons, the investigation has brought to light not few deplorable facts, and some suggestions ot remedies. It was shown, for example, upon the testimony of wholesale dealers in chemicals and paints that deadly poisons are, and for years have been, sold fol common adulterants of bread, candy and cakes. All of which is not pleasing. Prohibition does not seem to prohibit all over Rhode Island. Four hundred and l seven barrels of whiskey and one thousand six hundred and seventy-nine barrels of alt and beer were imported into the city of Prov idence during the week ending July 8 ovel | one railroad. Another railroad brought il 1 during the same time five hundred and fit, barrels of ale. During the preceding weel the amount brought in was nearly as large Estimating barrel of whiskey to be wortl | $60 and barrel of ale at ST, the total valu of the liquor imported into the city last weel was about $40,000.
 The reappearance of the cholera in Ital, brings out some incidents of King Humbert' heroic conduct in the summer of 1884. Ther was panic, and those who were well wer afraid to go near the sick, but the King tool
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
T1ne annr11al aud Gunrier
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
EDITOIkIAL NOTES.

Brace up, fellow citizens. twill be cooler for some of next winter.
 Wall street was lively yesterday, but it was a kind of liveliness that looked deadly to many.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

The Germans at Metz are said to have made successful experiments in dropping dynamite from balloons. The next war will have to be fought under dynamite proof
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

The Lincoln boom continues to do we'll enough. The Chicago Tribune says of the next presidential nomination: 'fThere never was a clearer indication of public sentiment than that, if there is to be dark horse at all, it will be the son of Abraham Lincoln"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, $500 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 YEAR. THE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
The Key to the Situation.

Dr. Flowers Nerve Pills. $1 per bottle. By Druggists. They will give you rest these hot nights.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
KID DEBRIS |lI|1lI1 I1||[ [lIII|
INDIGESTION AND DYSPEPSIA
ChiId's Letter.

| @ & - - ] A little girl writes: "Mr. Foulds, Dear Sir iMy brother and I like your germ meal, and it makes us lgroyv, especially Johnny. We Ieat it every morning with lsome sugar and milk, and mamma says she don't need much fire to cook it, and lbreakfast is ready rsght iaway, Papa says it beats loatmtal certain, and Uncle ICharlie works in an office land thinks everybodyshould feat it. Our store man says he sells lots of it, and I guess he does"
 Fonlds, Wheat Germ
 Meal lis sold by all grocers every Iwhere. , pound packages l15 cents.
 8 CO, Agents, Boston, Mass
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

seasonable and desirable. For example {: Misses 1x1 Rib Lisle Hose in seal and navy at 15c for and 611 inch; 17c for 2 and 71S; 19c for 8 and s1S inch.
 Ladies' full finish oolored pencil stripe Hose at 15c per pair.
 Ladies' English Undervests of the Star brand at 69c each, regardless of cost. We have almost every size in both long and short sleeves.
 Ladies' fine Gauge Low Neck Body Vests, both white and Balbriggan at 25c each, sizes 26, 29 and 30 only.
 We are reducing the stock in this depart ment, and are making prices accordingly. It will repay you to look and see what we have and the prices thereof.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
WOMEN ON WHEELS.

Washington Streets SWarminG with Ladies on TrycicIes-A W onaan,s Bicy- cIe Promised.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28
9r1J 8uuds.
l HOWt& StGtSOn.

5 ~ fN +s s Like dew before the sun, melt away the 93 inch wide Canvas Cloths at 6114c a yard. A new supply just received. We advise an early purchase if you intend to buy. One case plain Cream Crinkle Ginghams, superior quality, at 6c per yard.
 Napkin Bargains, 50 dozen all linen 5-S Bleached Napkins at $1 per dozen, worth $1.25.
 50 dozen 5-S Bleached Napkins at $1.50, worth $1.89.
 These two numbers are special value.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

tI was rapped in slumber," said the tramp as the policeman hit him with 8 club Washington Critic.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-28

TIE LARGEST DAILY NEWSPAPER IN THE CITY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
GR0DERIEs.

SUGAR Pure white. &c; of white. SIC;
yellow clarified, 6A,; seconds, 6ldbbSc;
refined A, 6e51k; graduated, 61e; planta-
ton sranu!ated. &c; powdered, 7s7Ac;
CkNbIESsSt ck., all sizes. in boxes. pals
and barrels, ~ d91<o.
CoPFEE-C immon, lialrSc; ordinary,
Is al 1Sc; prime Rio, l6}z dl7'; choice to
fancy, l71SdlSc; old government, 4SSg25Hc.
SOAPS 55<l per p'uod.
SALT-sl % per barrel; sacks, fine, 81 IS
al As; coarse, 81 1901 is; pockets, bleaohed,
21497c; car loads from leToe or depot, Sc
CANNED canned aooDs, ETC.-Prices per dos
en-: Pineapp es. 81 25sl 50; peaches, 2-ib,
standard, 81 1901 %; seconds. sl1l 10; to-
matoes, 2-lb, standard, 9Oe9sl; S-lb, sl9
! IS; strawberries, 81 1901 q; raspberries,
81 ISsl s SaS g. S5i So lG p ETSsn
81 Goal 20; asparagus, s. coat; green cora,
sl@9l IS; gre peas, 81 1901 65; cove oys-
ters full weight. lib, 81; cove OYSTERS. full
weight, 10, 81 IS; cove oysters. light
2.lb, sl 10; condensed milk-Crown, s. 800
IS; Eagle, 81 Is Swiss, s. IS.
MOLASSES-Lous iana, common to fair,
is 25c; prime 20 choice, new, 45G50c; syrup,
209i0c; common to fair, Os25c; prime 70
choice. 2S@30c; centrifugal, fancy. S5d40c.
NEW ORLEANS, La, January "A Coffee
strong and higher; Rio, cargoes' common to
prime, las 5l6hc. Rice quiet but firm; or
binary to pr me, 21sdlc. Sugar strong; open
kettl choice, AZ .47-lee; prime. 10; CEN
trifuVals-choice white, bI9c; of white, 53S9
as 7-l6c; choice yellow clarified, 5Ssc; prime
yellow clarified, 81 e5 5-l6c; seconds, isiAr.
Molasse, quiet but steady; on kettle
choice, 45c; strictly prime, 43gi3c; .crntri-
fugals-st ictly prime t. choice, 27@}c;
prime to good prime, 20d2ic.
NEW YORK, January H.-Coifee-fair Rio
dull at 49, %; Opt ions lower and fairly active;
sales, 81 600 bags: January, Is 35dl3 Nc;
February, l3h@l3 $40; March-April, 1870
@lS3O,; Nay, l3.200 $3.50; June, 1900
13.S5c; july, 1874 ALB 3lc; August, l3.iOc
October, Is SOC. sugar dull and mare or less
Sc; m uld A, 6961sc. Molas es dull. Rice
steady.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
uOuEnITRaD SUPPLIES

APPLEs-Arples, s393 20; dried apples,
&c per pound from store. Dried peaches, &c
VE5ETABLEs-Onions, 50 rs az from store.
Cabbage, crate, 81 50; per head, 500; 81 rs
from leyes oc depot per crats. kraut, brls,
S6g6 so; half brls, s39S 25. Garlic, 400
Coo per 100. Turnips, SOC per bushel.
FRUIr-0ranges, PEI boz, 81 6O94; i'm
ported, 81 1898 50 pes box. Lemons, s. 500
3 so per box. Bananas. 81 5092 0 per bunch.
UTS-COcOsnuts-s6 per 100. Peanuts-
Virginia, &c; Tennessee, farmers stock, SO
4c; roa'ted, 2%j higher; shelled, 100. Al
monds, 2Jc. Walnuts-Eng lish, lSc; French,
l5c. Filberts, l2S,. Pecans-Texas, 79lOc.
Brasil nuts, l21Sc Chestnuts-Imported,
J213c per pound.
RAISINS--Loudon layers,s3; layers,s2 rs;
California, So Is.
PICKLES IL Jars, pints, s.; quarts,
loose, barrels, IS 50S7; half-6arrels, 50 75s
4 %; mixed, barrels, $40 SO; mixed, half
barrels. s..
EGGS-Woak, 90.
PlTAT0ES-Northsrn stock, 81 81 az q.
UIOEh-New York, 50 so per barrel and
So 50 GER ha f-barrel.
FISH-Macketel, half-barrels, No. LIS so
@6; No 2. S.; No 3, 81 so; lob kit, No. l,
90j; No. 2, 75c; l5-lb,. No. 3, IS Dry her
rings, family, 25c par box.
GAME-Game fish, $3.50.
VlNEGAR--l09l5c per gallon.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
WOOL.

woodbury. grease wool. unwashed.
100 Sc; clear grease wool, 239HH; bury
washed, $4,000; tub washed, 339S5o.
sT.L0UIS, mo. January IA ~ DOL steady
No. 2 medium. 2lg25%c; coarse braid, l6@
bic; low sandy, l3@l9c; fine light. CSC
heavy, H@4lc.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January A.
Wool steady; improved demand tor iowaHd
medium woods; Ohio PtnIsylva ia and West
Virginia Y, 33%a3io; New York Nichig n,
Inliana an Western foe and Xxx, 3lT9
32c; medium washed cOmbing an de a,ne,
80 n4Uc; Eastern med UNI, 2l123c; Valley
Oregon med un, 26N27c; cOhrse, 23g25c.
BOSTON, MASS, January a. Woo firm,
with an improved demand; ohio and Penn
sylvania Y, 33d3ic; Quo and Pennsy vania
Xxx aud bove. 80 37%'; Ohio and Pennsyl-
van No. |, 371q@3Jo; Michigan and Wis
con in and above, 42@43e; Ohio delaine,
fine, o7g33c; Michigan deldine, S5@37c.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-15
PErRnLEnM MARKET.

COAL 0GL-Pdne white, Wholesale lots,
81 )l6c per gallon.
OLkVELAND, o.. January B.-Petro-
leum ldy; 3. W., ll00, TIC.
PtTTSBURG, PA, ,Januar, "A Petroleum
active and | regular; National Transit GER
ti6,ates opened at 7lEc; closed at 7O1sc;
highest, 7lhc; lowest, 6811c.
KANSAS CITY, NO., January 1.-The
Liue Stock Indicator reports: Ca.tle-re-
oips, 1870 head; shlpmshts, 76l head;
market strong and shade higher for cow /;
COED 10 cnoice, 81 06g4 IS; common TO me
dun, IS i5d3 81: stockers, .. 30 q %;
FEEDING steer, q 30 93 40 COWS, 81 5O@3 10.
CHICAGO, LII. january 1.-THE DrOvers'
Journal reports: Cattle receipts, 6OOO
head; shipment. POO head IN rket ttronger;
5gl0c higher; sh y irg teers, IS 3O9b y;
suckers and feeders, SO 50 % 80 COWS, bulls
and IN xed, 81 b0a5 o.; bulk. q 9dS 70,
Hoes-receipts, 5000 head; shipments, 7UOO
head; market To- high TO- heavy boss;
rough an tuixed, a 1904 20; cking aud
sbi ping, 81 4Es4 81; light, $500 a g.; skips,
81 6 93 50. SbeeP-Teoeipt,. 1910 head; chip
me1ts, loo head; market stoady; natives.
81 5)s5 10; Western. siet Is; Texans, " y
| "a; lambs, $40 ".